Experience

First Business Bank

• United States
• Financial Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Vice President

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  Steady handed ABL lending led by senior management team with nearly 50 years experience directly with First Business Capital provides certainty in all aspects of client service. Steady handed ABL lending led by senior management team with nearly 50 years experience directly with First Business Capital provides certainty in all aspects of client service.



Secured Finance Network – Michigan

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations

• Treasurer | Board Member | Former President

  • May 2012 - Present

  The Secured Finance Network (SFNet) Michigan Chapter is the trade group for commercial finance companies, factors, banks and other financing agencies engaged in the asset-based financial services industry in the Great Lakes region of the United States. The Secured Finance Network (SFNet) Michigan Chapter is the trade group for commercial finance companies, factors, banks and other financing agencies engaged in the asset-based financial services industry in the Great Lakes region of the United States.



Manufacturer of Food Grade Paperboard Products

• Michigan, United States

• Member Of The Board Of Advisors

  • Jun 2017 - Dec 2020

  Provide advisory insight into M&A, financial performance, banking relationship, HR and operational issues. Successfully acquired by May River Capital December 2020. Provide advisory insight into M&A, financial performance, banking relationship, HR and operational issues. Successfully acquired by May River Capital December 2020.



Flagstar Bank

• United States
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Managing Director

  • Nov 2019 - Apr 2020

  3rd startup of bank-based ABL Group. Led introduction of Flagstar Business Capital (FBC) into regional metropolitan markets while assisting in establishment of FBC policy/procedures & business operations. - Delivered $85MM in new business referrals, resulting in winning $15MM. - Introduced FBC while speaking as industry expert in CPA sponsored/CPE certified restructuring event. - Delivered and implemented tiered go-to-market strategy for new business. 3rd startup of bank-based ABL Group. Led introduction of Flagstar Business Capital (FBC) into regional metropolitan markets while assisting in establishment of FBC policy/procedures & business operations. - Delivered $85MM in new business referrals, resulting in winning $15MM. - Introduced FBC while speaking as industry expert in CPA sponsored/CPE certified restructuring event. - Delivered and implemented tiered go-to-market strategy for new business.



Eclipse Business Capital, LLC

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Managing Director

  • Apr 2018 - Nov 2019

  Introduced non-bank asset based lending company into Michigan and Ohio markets: - Closed $58 million. - Introduced Encina while leading panel of industry experts at Grand Rapids Turnaround Management Association; alternative lending solutions. - Executed automotive supplier lending strategy. - Developed strategy to open new market in greater Pittsburgh, PA. Introduced non-bank asset based lending company into Michigan and Ohio markets: - Closed $58 million. - Introduced Encina while leading panel of industry experts at Grand Rapids Turnaround Management Association; alternative lending solutions. - Executed automotive supplier lending strategy. - Developed strategy to open new market in greater Pittsburgh, PA.



Chemical Bank

• United States
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Managing Director - Asset Based Lending

  • Sep 2014 - Apr 2018

  Joined in forming Talmer Bank's asset based lending group as Head of Business Development establishing calling presence across Great Lake States. Promoted to Head of ABL in 2015 supporting growth with hiring heads of portfolio and operations. - Co-wrote business plan/launch budget. - Directly managed several of bank's top 25 rated credits without loss. - Using ABL Operations structured and led first deal in bank history. Joined in forming Talmer Bank's asset based lending group as Head of Business Development establishing calling presence across Great Lake States. Promoted to Head of ABL in 2015 supporting growth with hiring heads of portfolio and operations. - Co-wrote business plan/launch budget. - Directly managed several of bank's top 25 rated credits without loss. - Using ABL Operations structured and led first deal in bank history.



FirstMerit Bank

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Development Officer

  • Apr 2013 - Sep 2014

  Originating, structuring and closing new asset based loans associated with the manufacturing, retail, distribution and services industries by working with turnaround management professionals, private equity, investment banking, brokers, attorneys, accountants and directly with company prospects. Originating, structuring and closing new asset based loans associated with the manufacturing, retail, distribution and services industries by working with turnaround management professionals, private equity, investment banking, brokers, attorneys, accountants and directly with company prospects.



Citizens Bank, now part of FirstMerit Bank, N.A.

• United States
• Banking
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Vice President - Business Development

  • Mar 2006 - Sep 2014

  Joined in forming Citizens Bank's asset based lending group as Business Development Officer establishing a calling presence across Great Lake States. - Creation of ABL Opportunity Memo and participation in policy/procedure guidelines. - Member of due diligence team purchasing GMAC ABL portfolio. - Remained as BDO upon acquisition by FirstMerit. Joined in forming Citizens Bank's asset based lending group as Business Development Officer establishing a calling presence across Great Lake States. - Creation of ABL Opportunity Memo and participation in policy/procedure guidelines. - Member of due diligence team purchasing GMAC ABL portfolio. - Remained as BDO upon acquisition by FirstMerit.



GMAC Commercial Finance

• United States
• Financial Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Business Development Officer

  • Aug 2003 - Mar 2006



CIT Business Credit

• Troy, Michigan

• Vice President - Business Development

  • Jun 2001 - Aug 2003



Bank of America

• United States
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director - Business Development

  • Apr 1998 - Jun 2001

  Acquired First Chicago NBD Acquired First Chicago NBD



First Chicago Bank & Trust

• United States
• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President

  • Nov 1995 - Apr 1998

  Acquired NBD Bank Acquired NBD Bank



NBD Bank

• Assistant Vice President

  • Sep 1989 - Nov 1995